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Leaning Into Gratitude and Gentle Companionship All Year Long

Leaning Into Gratitude and Gentle Companionship All Year Long

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An Assurance of Comfort for the New Year

An Assurance of Comfort for the New Year

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Azuki Beans and Mochi: A Japanese New Year Tradition

Azuki Beans and Mochi: A Japanese New Year Tradition

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On Wonder

On Wonder

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Finding Hope in a War-Torn World This Advent

Finding Hope in a War-Torn World This Advent

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Inspiring Ideas for Christmas Gifts that Give Back: 2024 Gift Guide

Inspiring Ideas for Christmas Gifts that Give Back: 2024 Gift Guide

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7 Ways Churches Can Increase Their Accessibility This Advent

7 Ways Churches Can Increase Their Accessibility This Advent

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Heirs of the Promise: Our Church’s History Enlivens Its Future

Heirs of the Promise: Our Church’s History Enlivens Its Future

All Because of God: Our Journey of Church Growth

All Because of God: Our Journey of Church Growth

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How Global Experiences and Mission Led Me to My Call

How Global Experiences and Mission Led Me to My Call

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Leaning Into Gratitude and Gentle Companionship All Year Long

Profound patience and strength are needed for the process of healing and restoration.
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Church Life

An Assurance of Comfort for the New Year

None of us can know what the new year will bring, and I think that’s a good thing.
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Food for Faith

Azuki Beans and Mochi: A Japanese New Year Tradition

I make this dish once a year and I relish eating it. It reminds me of Psalm 34:8.
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Spirituality

On Wonder

I can’t help but ask, is thinking about wonder a luxury in a world that is burning?
Shepherd's Field in Bethlehem
Advent
Finding Hope in a War-Torn World This Advent
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Advent
Inspiring Ideas for Christmas Gifts that Give Back: 2024 Gift Guide
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Advent
7 Ways Churches Can Increase Their Accessibility This Advent
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Church Life
Heirs of the Promise: Our Church’s History Enlivens Its Future
Church Life
All Because of God: Our Journey of Church Growth
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Mission
How Global Experiences and Mission Led Me to My Call
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Mission
How A Collaborative Art Project Is Changing One Community
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Church Life
Congregational Transformation Is Underway at This Northern Michigan Church. Here’s How.
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Church Life
How Our Church Is Connecting with Our Neighbors Who Are Marginalized